Duke Ellington's The Nutcracker Suite: 2ND ENCORE PERFORMANCE
Event Information
About this Event
OUR FIRST TWO SHOWS SOLD OUT SO FAST THAT WE ARE ADDING A 3RD (AND FINAL) PERFORMANCE!
THE STORY
It’s 1943 in Harlem. Claranet is 13. Jim Crow laws, World War II & the Black soldier resentment, economic disparities, social inequalities, and police brutality are the weighted realities for her family living in the boroughs of Manhattan. Family, good food, and dancing are welcomed relief during the holidays.
When Claranet's father makes a surprise Christmas Eve homecoming from the war, he gifts her with a toy Nutcracker and magical things happen. Is it all a dream or does Claranet bravely defeat the Rat King and travel to the land of sweets with the Nutcracker?
THE PRODUCTION
Ballet Afrique presents an original theatrical & balletic adaptation to composers Duke Ellington's recomposition of the treasured holiday classic, The Nutcracker.
Our Special Guest will be Councilwoman Natasha Harper-Madison appearing in the iconic role of Mother Ginger.
For the performance at The Carver, you are invited to join us before our performance to shop at the Black Makers Market from 2p - 8p. Buy Black. Shop Local. Build Community.
